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04 Aug 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Plastic Bins" was conducted by Ipswich Borough Council, with a focus on waste and rubbish containers and bins, classified under CPV code 34928480. The procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for the delivery of the items is specified as the East of England, United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Contenur (UK) Ltd on 10th September 2025. The contract commenced on 13th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with the tender period having ended on 15th May 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in the manufacturing or supply of waste management products, particularly SMEs, as indicated by the procurement's suitability for such entities. The awarded contract, valued at £1,219,700, provides a stable revenue stream and potential for business growth over the nearly two-year contract period. Companies with expertise in delivering goods to the East of England and those capable of engaging in selective procurement processes, like call-offs from framework agreements, may find similar opportunities in future tenders from Ipswich Borough Council or similar public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Plastic Bins

Notice Description

Varying sizes of Plastic bins

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8678d18e-6119-49c9-ba53-6d5868d3218b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb3631a-afab-4d0e-8dbb-d36238b19d8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,463,640 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,219,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENUR (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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